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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V508
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 8,383
Engine Control Software May Cause Stall
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sedan vehicles.
The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may misinterpret the flywheel rotation on engine start-up as a “knocking” condition, and the adjusted air/fuel mixture may result in an engine stall.
Remedy:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin September 29, 2017.
Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 24DF.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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